Australian Population in Washington by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Australian population in Washington totals 4,579, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Seattle (620), followed by Kirkland (316) and Issaquah (267), each hosting visible segments of the community. While these urban centers anchor much of the population, the statewide total points to a broader presence in unincorporated areas and smaller towns beyond major city boundaries. The analysis below explores how Australian residents are distributed across Washington''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Australian population in Washington

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  • 1
    Seattle
    Australian population in Seattle is 620
    0.08% of Seattle population is Australian
  • 2
    Kirkland
    Australian population in Kirkland is 316
    0.34% of Kirkland population is Australian
  • 3
    Issaquah
    Australian population in Issaquah is 267
    0.68% of Issaquah population is Australian
  • 4
    Airway Heights
    Australian population in Airway Heights is 217
    2.02% of Airway Heights population is Australian
  • 5
    Bellevue
    Australian population in Bellevue is 195
    0.13% of Bellevue population is Australian

Overview of Australian population in Washington

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Washington contains 4,579 Australian residents (0.059% of 7.7 million total state population), positioning the state at the 91st percentile nationally among U.S. states for Australian population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census data records indicate Washington's Australian population of 0.059% exceeds the national average of 0.029% by a factor of 2.1.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey records show Washington hosts 4,579 Australian residents, representing 4.8% of the nation's total Australian population of 95,701, establishing the state as a significant demographic concentration center within national boundaries.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data indicates Washington's density of 0.069 Australian Americans per square mile exceeds the national average of 0.027 per square mile by two and a half times, establishing the state as a significant concentration center for Australian demographic communities.
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238 Cities in Washington Ranked by Australian Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Australian population in Washington present in Seattle, Kirkland, and Issaquah, along with several other incorporated cities reporting non-zero populations. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all incorporated cities included in this analysis*.
cities in Washington ranked by Australian population count
Rank by Australian Population
City
Australian Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Washington Australian Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Seattle 620 0.08% 13.54%
2 Kirkland 316 0.34% 6.90%
3 Issaquah 267 0.68% 5.83%
4 Airway Heights 217 2.02% 4.74%
5 Bellevue 195 0.13% 4.26%
6 Kennewick 177 0.21% 3.87%
7 Spokane 125 0.05% 2.73%
8 105 0.30% 2.29%
9 90 0.35% 1.97%
10 83 0.04% 1.81%
11 79 0.13% 1.73%
12 75 0.08% 1.64%
13 69 0.14% 1.51%
14 66 0.51% 1.44%
15 54 0.15% 1.18%
16 43 0.18% 0.94%
16 43 0.06% 0.94%
17 42 0.15% 0.92%
18 41 0.10% 0.90%
19 36 0.06% 0.79%
19 36 0.02% 0.79%
20 34 0.11% 0.74%
21 33 0.38% 0.72%
22 32 0.04% 0.70%
23 31 0.32% 0.68%
23 31 0.15% 0.68%
23 31 0.14% 0.68%
23 31 0.15% 0.68%
24 27 0.02% 0.59%
24 27 0.03% 0.59%
25 23 0.02% 0.50%
26 22 0.08% 0.48%
27 21 0.49% 0.46%
28 20 0.39% 0.44%
29 19 0.03% 0.41%
30 18 0.09% 0.39%
31 17 0.21% 0.37%
31 17 0.68% 0.37%
32 16 0.09% 0.35%
32 16 0.02% 0.35%
33 15 0.06% 0.33%
33 15 0.02% 0.33%
34 14 0.21% 0.31%
35 13 0.03% 0.28%
35 13 0.13% 0.28%
35 13 0.04% 0.28%
35 13 0.04% 0.28%
36 12 1.39% 0.26%
37 11 0.01% 0.24%
38 9 0.07% 0.20%
38 9 0.02% 0.20%
39 7 0.01% 0.15%
40 6 0.12% 0.13%
41 4 0.01% 0.09%
42 3 0.03% 0.07%
43 1 0.01% 0.02%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks city in Washington by their Australian population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Australian population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Australian ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Australian alone, while others identify as Australian along with another race (such as Australian and German).
  • We’ve used the “Australian alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Australian population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Australian alone or in combination in city. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total City Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Australian .
  2. % of Total Washington Australian Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Australian population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Australian populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • City that don’t have any reported Australian population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Australian populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.